SUMMARY

• 3 years of expertise in GSM/CDMA/EV - DO/WCDMA/LTE Technologies.
• Experience working on Macro Sites, CoW Sites, iDAS, oDAS and Small cells.
• Onsite Beginner Experience in integrating New Site Build and Carrier adds for UMTS and LTE.
• Strong knowledge of LTE Network Architecture, Call flows and Handovers.
• Sound knowledge of UMTS Architecture, RF propagation, tuning and Optimization.
• Strong knowledge of Ericsson/ALU/Nokia GSM, UMTS, LTE OSS and experienced with implementing changes on these platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot site level alarms like RSSI, VSWR, DUL and provide troubleshooting support to field engineers in resolving alarms.
• Experienced with Ericsson Business Objects, ALU NPO, NIMS pro-optima ( Confidential Reporting tool) for KPI Optimization.
• Experienced in parameter audits for eNode B - Site Level, Sector level, Inter,intra frequency relations.
• Experienced with post processing tools like ACTIX for Cluster optimization by identifying areas of poor RSRP, SINR, Sector Swap, handover issues etc.
• Generating GNG reports, PCI plots, analyzing Drop calls, Access failures, phase 3 optimization Conditional Acceptance reports, generating and analyzing ANOVA reports using Actix.
• Designing plumbing diagrams for various configurations using RF equipment including RX-AIT’s, TMAs, RRUs, Diplexers, RET Unit, Antennas and Cabling using Microsoft Visio for UMTS 1C, 2C, 3C and LTE.
• Experienced in UMTS/LTE Site Survey, Design, Data collection, Analysis, report generation and Optimization for DAS and Small cell sites.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Technology: GSM, UMTS, CDMA, EVDO, 1x-RTT, LTE, VoLTE

Equipment: Ericson, ALU, Nokia

Sites: iDAS, oDAS, Small Cells, Macro, CoW

RAN tools: Secure CRT, Winfoil, Ericson Citrix Metaframe,Putty, WMS,WIPS

KPI Tools: NIMS Pro-optima, Quantum, Ericson SAP BO,ALU NPO,MBBT

Database: Basic SQL, Excel Macros

Design Tools: iBwave, Planet EV, Atoll, Mapinfo

Post processing tools: Actix analyzer, Nemo Analyzer, Windcatcher.

Drive/Walk Testing tools: TEMS Investigation, Nemo Outdoor, DataPro.

Expertise: Integration, Drive testing, Walk Testing, Audits, Pre-Launch, Post Launch Optimization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Market Lead

Responsibilities:

• Pre-Launch checks which included Monitoring Alarms, checking RSSI and VSWR to be in acceptable ranges for pre integrated sites.
• Supported missing neighbor adds/Site audits before scheduling it for drive test.
• Generating alarm report for integrated sites to monitor alarms/RSSI/VSWR and reporting the same to market if any issues.
• Identifying & Fixing UL Noise issues caused by external Interference & reporting them to market.
• Identifying interference issues and troubleshooting the cause of interference and notifying to the concerned departments
• Sending Drive plans based on Site readiness.
• Generating and Analyzing Drive reports (ANOVA) with event analysis.
• Recommending up tilts/Down tilts/Parameter changes based on drive report.
• Launch and Monitor Post launch KPI’s for Optimization.
• Analyzing the worst offenders and optimizing them for KPI improvement.
• KPI Optimization includes Accessibility, Retainability, X2 HO Issues, PCI/X2 confusions, UE context failures, ERAB abnormal releases, ERAB drops.
• Preparation and submission of Close out package for the site after a 15-day trend of Acceptable green KPI’s.

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Market Lead

Responsibilities:

• COW sites included IL state fair, Harley Davidson exhibition Wisconsin, Oshkosh air show Wisconsin, PGA Tour Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells and Chicago air show.
• Supported with creation of RNDCIQ’s based on the inputs provided by the market lead.
• Performing Site audits after integration and drive route preparation.
• Coordination with DT Engineer Confidential field to troubleshoot during Drive Test for any issues.
• Coordinated with the Drive Testing team for checking signal strength, call test report, 911 call reports and basic functionalities.
• Responsible for leading field testing including Access performance, Downlink/uplink sector throughput.
• Analyzing Drive Data and providing recommendations based on Drive data.
• Launch and Performing Event Monitoring for traffic balance to avoid sector overloading.

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Market Lead

Responsibilities:

• Lead drive testing team for over 40 Carrier add/NSB Sites.
• Provided Drive routes for Carrier Add/NSB/ cluster sites using Mapinfo.
• Performed Audits for NSB/Carrier add Sites to verify Gold standard parameters.
• Guided DT with call test and data test, SC Check, Swap feeder checks, Throughput checks
• Supported Drive test engineer with Lock/Unlocking site during the maintenance window.
• Worked on Pulling ROP’s for every hour during the drive.
• Post-processing and analysis of the drive tests (Pilot pollution, overshooting, missing neighbors, Co-scrambling code, Cross feeders)
• RF parameters analysis, changing proposal and implementation operation to improve the radio network performance
• KPI Troubleshooting, Tilt recommendation, Identifying Issues causing low Downlink & Uplink Throughputs and providing suggestions to improve them.
• Performed Antenna Optimization, Handover Optimization, Neighbor Cells Optimization.
• Close out package submission for sites with acceptable KPI’s.

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Market Lead

Responsibilities:

• Launched total of 109 3C PCS Sectors divided into 8 Clusters based on Market’s priority.
• Experience on integrating new DUL cabinets on 14A/14B release.
• Drive scheduling based on Market’s priority list.
• Drive route preparation using Mapinfo.
• Report Generation for cluster of oDAS sites.
• Performing Parameter Audits based on Gold standards.
• Launching and Optimization of oDAS Clusters.
• Post launch KPI monitoring/Parameter changes recommendation’s for accessibility, Retainability and Handover Optimization.

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Market Lead

Responsibilities:

• Documenting Site Survey details which includes snapshot’s, Head end location (including IDF/MDF locations), Entrance/Exit, roof height, material used for exterior/interior walls and generating a survey report for market approval.
• Preparation of walk test route using iBwave.
• Analyzing bench mark test data before designing small cell plan.
• Designing small cell (ALU9363 model Metro Cell) plan for 3G coverage inside the building using iBwave.
• 3D modelling of the venue based on site survey details and generating coverage plots.
• Preliminary design including Design proposal report, iBwave design file, Design plan, Coverage plots, Equipment list report and Antenna report are submitted to market for approval.
• Performing launch and KPI optimization which includes mainly Macro-Macro Handover, Small cell-Macro/ Macro-Small cell Hand over and Ingress/Egress coverage.
• Preparation and Submission of close out package with acceptable KPI’s trending 10 days.

5 Step Commisioning for iDAS Confidential &T

Market: Lindberg, Georgia

• Performed Sweep/Pim test for newly installed DAS system
• Preformed UL noise floor measurement for BIU using spectrum analyzer.
• Performed DL/UL test with CW transmitter.
• Performed additive noise test for the newly installed remote units using spectrum analyzer.
• Performed commissioning, alarm clearing and antenna validation.
• Validation of antennas for CS and PS.
• Generating DICW (Das Installation and Commissioning Workbook) using the collected data and submitting it for market approval. .

Alarm Clearing for Confidential &T - UMTS Services

Market: Nationwide

• Clearing UMTS Node B alarms, and RSSI/VSWR issues
• Work with Field teams to identify, understand and resolve Node B issues
• Provide recommendations to the customer regarding various issues within their network
• Analyze Key Performance Indicators to determine faults within Node B’s.
• Analyze RF Diagrams and directing field personnel on steps to take to resolve the issue.
• Statistic Analytics to find root causes of RSSI degradation
• Offered solutions when the others are all out of ideas, solving the alarms and launching carriers
• Assisting customer reach KPI’s Confidential failing sites (Clearing Trouble Tickets)
• Trace Logs, advanced reading of specific board logs and in depth troubleshooting
• Alarm Clearing Management
• Face to face interaction with customer understanding concerns and priorities
• Management of 12+ Tiger Teams, construction crews and Ericsson Techs
• Working closely with the customer to determine priorities and focus on key objectives
• Coordination with several teams to deliver objectives in a timely manner
• Managing materials and site dispatch avoiding unnecessary site visits
• Assessing issues and determining the next level of action

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Market Lead

Responsibilities:

• Performed benchmark Walk test for multiple iDAS locations across California.
• Performed Site Survey and call tests for LTE, UMTS Technologies.
• Performed CW Testing for determining suitable antenna location
• Taking pictures showing suitable antenna locations for the building.
• Checked for areas which had limited/bad coverage.
• Reporting issues to lead engineer and assisting in troubleshooting.
• Checked for macro signal coverage inside the building.
• Supported the Design Engineer with the Blue print of the venue and Antenna location possibility.